Aloha Harvest

✨ 15 days until our 25th Anniversary event, Harvesting Aloha! We're filled with excitement and gratitude for the incredible community support we’ve received. 🙌 A huge thank you to our Hoa Aloha event sponsors—your support makes this event possible! Together, we're combating food insecurity and building a stronger food system in Hawaii. 🌱💪

Secure your spot at our special fundraiser dinner—visit the Eventbrite link below to learn more and purchase tickets! 🍍💛

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvesting-aloha-25-years-of-wasting-less-feeding-more-tickets-905723682917?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mahalo nui loa to Fresh Island Fish for their incredible support as an 'Ohana Sponsor at Harvesting Aloha, our 25th Anniversary Celebration on 8/3! 🙏 Not only are they partnering with us for our event, but they are also a vital partner for our Oahu Fish Distribution Program. 🐟 FIF's dedication to rescuing locally caught fish to feed our community is invaluable. Mahalo for all the ways you support Aloha Harvest and our community. You're truly helping to promote a sustainable food system in Hawaii! 🌊✨

PS: There's still time to join us for our celebratory dinner! Purchase your tickets online at Eventbrite (linked below). All proceeds support our mission to . 🍽️ 🌱

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvesting-aloha-25-years-of-wasting-less-feeding-more-tickets-905723682917

✨🌺 Harvesting Aloha is almost here! Join us on 8/3/24 as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary! Huge shoutout to Hawaii State Federal Credit Union for their amazing support as an 'Ohana sponsor! 🙌 Mahalo nui loa for helping us Waste Less, Feed More! 🍴💚

Big shoutout to all the incredible volunteers who joined us at the second annual Tilapia Community Harvest at Sunset Ranch! Together, we harvested 180 lbs. of farm-raised tilapia to feed our community. 🐟🌱 Huge thanks to for your continuous support of our gleaning program. Let's keep making a difference together! 🤙

🙏 Big mahalo to First Hawaiian Bank for their unwavering support of Aloha Harvest and our mission to Waste Less, Feed More! 🍽️ We are proud to announce First Hawaiian Bank as an Ohana Sponsor at Harvesting Aloha, our 25th Anniversary Fundraiser Dinner on 8/3/24. Together, we're making a difference in our community!

Stay tuned for more posts detailing our upcoming event and swipe to learn how you can get involved. We're still looking for event sponsors, product sponsors, and local chefs to join us in this meaningful cause! 💙💚

Join us for a night of culinary delight at Harvesting Aloha, a 25th-anniversary fundraiser dinner! 🍜 Check out our stellar lineup of local Chefs. Fujioka’s Wine Times will also be there, offering a wide variety of premium beverages to complement the evening!🍷✨ Tickets are available now on Eventbrite (linked below). Your support means the world to us and helps further our mission. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, your ticket purchase is mostly tax-deductible! 🙌 💙

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvesting-aloha-25-years-of-wasting-less-feeding-more-tickets-905723682917?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us in celebrating 25 years of reducing food waste and fighting hunger at Harvesting Aloha on August 3rd! Secure your spot at this special fundraiser dinner today. 🥂✨ Click the Eventbrite link below for additional information and ticket reservations. 💙

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvesting-aloha-25-years-of-wasting-less-feeding-more-tickets-905723682917

👏Mahalo, Ewa Makai Middle School, for showing 💙 Aloha Harvest 💚your support! This invitation to donate in support of our daily operations is open to all 🍙🥗🥖🧀. Thank you!

Donate Money | Aloha Harvest | Make a change for Hawai'iʻs hungry! Make a change and Donate Money to Aloha Harvest, or donate through Amazon Smile, Kokua in Kind, or even become one of our amazing Financial Partners.

🚛 Join our team! We're a Part-Time Driver to contribute to our mission of reducing food waste and fighting food insecurity.🥭 Apply now via the Indeed job post below! 📄

https://www.indeed.com/job/driverdriver-helper-pt-a6a25c9cc2922cde

Big mahalo to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Charity Walk - your steps are making a real difference! 🙏 ✨ Huge shoutout to all the walkers and the incredible Aloha Harvest volunteers for their invaluable support towards local charities and our community! 💚👟

➡️ Swipe to see some fun BTS shots from the Aloha Harvest breakfast tent! ☕🥐🍳

📅 Mark your calendars for the Aloha Harvest's 25th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Aloha Harvest is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, and you're invited to join us for a special celebratory event at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Ho’okupu Center on August 3, 2024! 🌺🎶🍲🥂Stay tuned for more details and information on ticket sales. See you there!

🐟🔍 Explore Our Impact 👉 Swipe to see a glimpse of our recently released 2024 Q1 Impact Report! Inside, we highlight our impact and programs from January to March 2024.

🔗Visit https://alohaharvest.org/reports/ to view all our complete reports.

🌺 Join us on May 4th at Ala Moana Beach Park!🌴🌊 Aloha Harvest is excited to host breakfast for the Oahu Charity Walk, and we need your help! 🤝 We're looking for twelve volunteers to lend a hand with setup and food distribution. 🍳🥪

Aloha Harvest will provide a light breakfast, lunch, and a free Aloha Harvest canvas tote bag for all volunteers! 💚 Choose between early or late morning shifts and be part of something truly special. Sign up now on our website -
https://alohaharvest.galaxydigital.com/need/

It's the final day of Food Waste Prevention Week 2024, and we hope you've gathered some valuable tips to reduce food waste! Remember, even the smallest efforts can make a significant impact. Together, we're not just saving food, we're helping the environment, cutting costs, and addressing food insecurity in our communities. Let's keep up the momentum beyond ! 🍴💚

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Reducing food waste goes beyond our homes! Here are some impactful ways you can support food insecurity initiatives and the environment year-round in your communities, workplaces, or schools:

1. Volunteer or partner with local food recovery organizations like Aloha Harvest! Check out our volunteer opportunities (link in the bio) 🤙

2. Get involved in food waste reduction initiatives in your community, such as community composting 👉 Check out our compost partner 🔄

3. Consider how to reduce food waste for events and organizations that you’re a part of, from planning a low-waste snack for your kids’ soccer team to donating uneaten food after an event you planned 🥭

4. Share articles and info about food waste on social media 📢 💚

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🍴 Eat or Toss? Don't play the guessing game with your food! 🤔 Swipe to learn whether to Eat or Toss some popular foods you may have in your pantry right now. Check out quick eat or toss tips for popular food items at www.eatortoss.com to boost your knowledge and ensure your meals are always safe and delicious!

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Food storage made easy! 🥡 Keep your ingredients fresh and your kitchen organized with these handy tips:

1. Opt for airtight containers to extend the shelf life of pantry staples.
2. Store fruits and vegetables separately to prevent premature ripening.
3. Label leftovers with dates to track freshness and reduce waste.
4. Freeze excess produce for future use in smoothies or soups.
5. Utilize transparent containers to easily see what's inside and avoid food spoilage.

Share your favorite food storage tip in the comments below! 💬🥦

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Embrace sustainable cooking with zero waste recipes tailored to your pantry and fridge contents! 💡 Reduce food waste and get creative in the kitchen by using websites that generate recipes based on what you already have (swipe to learn more). Let's turn leftovers into delicious meals and make every ingredient count! 🍽️💚

What’s your favorite zero waste recipe? Share your culinary creations below! 🌱👩‍🍳

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🛒 Ever had that moment when you buy groceries only to discover you already had what you needed at home? 😅 Say goodbye to food waste with this handy tip: create an “Eat This Now” section in your fridge and pantry! 🥦🍅 Keep items that need to be used up together and mark them with tape, stickers, or a marker. Let's make sure good food doesn't go bad alone and uneaten! 🌱💡

🌱 Today marks the start of Food Waste Prevention Week! 🍴 Stay tuned all week long as we share tips and tricks to help you cut down on food waste and make a positive impact on the environment. Join us in our mission to reduce food waste, one meal at a time.

Learn more about Food Waste Prevention Week 👇

Sending a heartfelt mahalo to the Giving Machine, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and each generous individual who contributed to awarding Aloha Harvest with $13,504! Your generosity fuels our mission to fight hunger and food waste in Hawaii. Together, we're making a difference one meal at a time.

We are excited to partner with United Fishing Agency, Limited and Hawaii Longline Association to rescue fresh fish to nourish and sustain our community. Together with Fresh Island Fish Co., we are fighting hunger in Hawaii by bringing a healthy island favorite to the tables of many local families! 🐟

Check out this sneak peek from our recently released 2023 Impact Report! Inside, we highlight our impact and programs from the past year. 🔗Visit https://alohaharvest.org/reports/ to view the full report. (Link in bio)

Happy Valentine’s Day from Aloha Harvest! 💕
 
A day often associated with flowers, candy and chocolate, we wanted to highlight a large donation recently received from Webco Hawaii of M&Ms, Skittles, and Snickers. This donation of 34 pallets weighed 26,000 pounds. The candy was distributed to multiple partner agencies throughout the island just in time for the holiday. 💝

Mahalo !
 
Swipe to see actual photos of the donation!

During the month of January, our volunteers rescued and redistributed over 1,100 pounds of food from to partner organizations throughout central and leeward O’ahu.

📣 The New Year began with us reaching a huge milestone. As of January 2024, Aloha Harvest has rescued over 35 million pounds of food since our inception as a nonprofit in 1999. 🎉 A big mahalo to everyone who has played a role in making this happen! 🙏🏽 💙